Rebirth in the 1970s: Refusing to Be a Side Character

Chapter 40: A Failed Scheme Backfires

◎ Wife, don't look, or you'll dirty your eyes ◎

The animosity between Dong Jiaojiao and Lu Yao was well-known to both, and it was no exaggeration to say they were like fire and water.

Moreover, Dong Jiaojiao was well aware there was deceit involved, so how could she possibly go out alone with Lu Yao?

Lu Yao understood this too, so she racked her brains to come up with a reason Dong Jiaojiao couldn't refuse.

Lu Yao lowered her posture, pretending to be sincere, and said, "Dong Jiaojiao, since you're now married to my uncle, we are family from now on. I'm inviting you to dinner today to make peace. As a sign of sincerity, I can secretly tell you a secret about Dong Jianguo."

"What secret?" Dong Jiaojiao immediately became tense upon hearing it was related to her brother.

Seeing this, Lu Yao knew her plan had succeeded and smoothly revealed her true intentions.

"Come with me to prepare the meal first, and we'll talk on the way."

Dong Jiaojiao hesitated for a moment, frowning at her, and said uncertainly, "Lu Yao, what trick are you trying to pull this time? How do you even know about my brother?"

Lu Yao continued her story, "Dong Jiaojiao, I told you, today is about making peace. Besides, you're already married to my uncle; what trick could I be pulling? As for Dong Jianguo's matter, of course, Brother He told me, and only he and I know about this—nobody else, that's why it's a secret.

 I'm being so sincere, and all I'm asking is for you to help with some cooking; there's no need to be so guarded, is there? And we're on a military base, are you afraid I might eat you alive or something?"

Lu Yao put on an open and honest expression, dropping some hints about Dong Jianguo's final days, successfully deceiving her opponent.

In Dong Jiaojiao's mind, He Chengjun was a complete hypocrite, and perhaps there were indeed hidden details regarding her brother's death. Maybe... He Chengjun was involved?

Eager to know the truth, Dong Jiaojiao finally agreed to go with Lu Yao to prepare the meal.

Before leaving, she didn't disturb Lu Jinzhou and the others but left a note instead.

A cold gleam flashed in Lu Yao's eyes as she hooked her arm around Dong Jiaojiao's and cheerfully headed out.

When they passed by the guard post outside, Lu Yao enthusiastically greeted the guard, wanting them to see how close she appeared with Dong Jiaojiao, planting a seed for her future alibi.

Dong Jiaojiao held back her impatience and urged her to hurry.

"Lu Yao, can you tell me now?"

"Don't rush; it's a big secret. If Brother He finds out, he'll surely be mad at me. Dong Jiaojiao, you must promise not to tell anyone I told you."

"I promise, just tell me!" Dong Jiaojiao, keeping her patience, continued to press Lu Yao.

Lu Yao finally led her near the small grove and spotted Lai Mazi hiding nearby. Suddenly, her expression changed, and she pushed Dong Jiaojiao into the bushes beside her.

She then whispered toward Lai Mazi's hiding spot, "What are you standing around for? Hurry up and get her inside!"

Lai Mazi hadn't received the agreed-upon 500 yuan yet. Although he was wary of the forces behind Dong Jiaojiao, he gritted his teeth and pulled out a handkerchief soaked in sedative, quickly covering Dong Jiaojiao's mouth and nose.